Faculty-Led
Travel Tours & Study Abroad

A faculty-led study abroad program is an academic experience designed and led by a college or university faculty member. These programs allow students to travel internationally while earning academic credit through coursework, research, or experiential learning tied to a specific discipline.

Faculty play a central role in shaping the curriculum, leading instruction, and guiding students through cultural immersion and on-site learning activities. Most faculty-led programs are short-term and take place during summer, winter, or May sessions.

Yes. ETA typically requires a minimum of 20 students to operate a faculty-led program. This ensures the program remains cost-effective while maintaining the quality of academic and logistical support.

Short-term faculty-led study abroad programs typically last between 2 and 8 weeks. Many programs are scheduled during:

• Summer sessions (2–8 weeks)

• Winter break (2–4 weeks)

• Maymester programs (3–4 weeks)

The exact duration depends on your institution’s academic calendar and the goals of your course.

Getting started is simple. Submit a request for a quote, and our team will schedule an initial consultation to discuss your academic objectives, preferred destinations, timeline, and budget.

From there, ETA develops a customized program proposal and guides you through each step of the planning process, including itinerary development, logistics, risk management, and on-site coordination

ETA offers faculty-led programs in destinations around the world. Programs can be developed in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and other global regions depending on your academic focus and institutional goals.

ETA provides comprehensive logistical support, including accommodations, transportation, supplier coordination, risk planning, and on-site assistance. Our team remains available before, during, and after your program to ensure a smooth experience.

Faculty-led study abroad programs can be designed for a wide range of disciplines, including environmental science, business, history, art, health sciences, language studies, and more. Programs are tailored to fit the specific goals of your department or course.

Faculty-led programs should typically begin planning 9 to 12 months in advance. Early planning allows time for itinerary development, budgeting, student recruitment, institutional approvals, and risk management coordination.

After over thirty years of learning how to make safe and successful faculty-led travel programs, ETA incorporates risk planning into every one. This includes vetted partners, emergency protocols, communication systems, and on-the-ground support to ensure student safety and institutional compliance.

Faculty-led program costs generally include accommodations, in-country transportation, organized excursions, logistical coordination, and on-site support. Final pricing depends on destination, duration, and program structure.

Yes. Faculty-led study abroad programs can be designed to support interdisciplinary courses or collaboration between departments. ETA works with faculty to integrate multiple academic perspectives into one cohesive international experience.

ETA specializes in faculty-led study abroad programs for colleges and universities. We partner directly with faculty to design fully customized academic experiences while managing the logistical, operational, and risk-planning details required by higher education institutions.

Each program is supported by a dedicated program manager and a global network of vetted partners, ensuring continuity from initial consultation through on-site execution. Our institutional focus, operational expertise, and collaborative approach set ETA apart from traditional travel providers.